President Pranab Mukherjee greeted countrymen on eve of Diwali festival
Author yuvamind
NEW DELHI: On Saturday, President of India Pranab Mukherjee congratulated to people of India on the evening of
Diwali festival and believed that the festival of light "decimate the darkness of ignorance and illumine people ' s lives with hope and prosperity".
Diwali is also called the
"Festival of light".
"Diwali festival is a forerunner of hope and aspirations for a better future. It signifies the triumph of righteousness and victory of good over evil.
May the lighting of lamps this year dispel the darkness of ignorance and suffering and illumine our lives with hope and prosperity,” said President.
"Let us on this day attempt to bring happiness in the lives of the less fortunate and needy by lighting the lamp of love, care and sharing. By the help of this festival, we generate happiness, peace and prosperity in every home across the country.
Let us all celebrate a safe and pollution free Diwali," the President has said in his message.